After five passionate years of long-distance dating, living together brought less affection—and an old conversation raised a question.

He offered a place to stay and a night out dancing. I liked both ideas—until I wondered whether my yes had sounded bigger than I meant.

A month into dating, she wants a social space of her own. The trouble is, it’s the pub quiz I’ve attended with my friends for almost three years.

Years after our breakup, my ex’s girlfriend sent a warm, bewildering DM—and suggested the three of us catch up.

Her old FWB is still a close friend. I asked for reassurance, but our conversation left me questioning the visit I have planned.

She was his first sexual partner. He loves her, but his curiosity about other women is growing—and she has said no to an open relationship.

I talk to strangers for work without a problem. Around a woman I find attractive, even starting a conversation suddenly feels complicated.

I stepped outside my comfort zone for our Halloween costume. Then my wife’s mission to help a single friend left me feeling abandoned.